Cuxhaven (DECUX)

The port is a multipurpose port as well as a major fishing port with tidal and non tidal berths, handling ocean going and coastal passenger vessels, ferries, Ro-Ro and container traffic. The port consists of the following harbours (from W - E): Fahrhafen, Ewerhafen, Alter Hafen, Vorhafen, Ritzebutteler Schleusenpriel, Alter Fischereihafen, Amerika-Hafen, Neuer Fischereihafen and Offshore Basis Cuxhaven.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone ll. Winter: Nov1-Mar 31. Summer: Apr 1-Oct 31.

Cuxhaven is situated on the S bank of the Elbe Estuary, 56nm downriver from Hamburg and opposite the western entrance to the Kiel Canal.

LOA 293.2m, draught 13.7m, beam 35.8m, 76,284DWT.

Approx. 2,650,000t of cargoes handled annually.

The nearest anchorage is in Medem Reede, 2.5nm ESE of Cuxhaven, approximate position 53°51.5'N 008°46.5'E, depth 4.0-10.0m CD.

Water depth of the River Elbe from the open sea to Cuxhaven is 14.6m CD, with up to 15.4m on the riverside quays.

BA 3619, 8072. Int 1452/D44 (Elbmuendung), Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).

Brackrish. Ranges between 1000 to 1004.

Berthing at Cuxhaven is made difficult by the strong tidal streams in the vicinity of the harbour, especially during the outgoing tide. Particular care is necessary when entering basins as tidal streams set across their entrances and will influence the stern as soon as the bow is within the entrance; a bold and timely correction by rudder is therefore required. Large ships without tug and pilot assistance should enter port during slack tide only (1.5 hours after low tide or 1 hour after high tide) because of the strong cross currents encountered here. Steubenhoft: Care is needed when berthing as streams on and below the surface may be different. Amerikahafen: Both the incoming and outgoing tidal streams set strongly across the entrance, dividing in such a way that part continues in the river and part sets into the basin, causing eddies. When entering, it is advisable to approach against the stream and to have anchors ready for letting go so as to help take the way off inside the basin. Vessels may enter Amerikahafen at any time; those more than 60m long and 5.0m draught are advised to use tugs if entering other than at slack water.

Compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 80m or 2,000GT. Harbour pilots board above Kugel Beacon (1.8nm NW of Cuxhaven Radar Tower) from an orange coloured launch. Pilot station situated in Alten Hafen, call "Cuxhaven Pilot", VHF Ch 74. Pilot signal is International Code flag "G", or sound signal 2 long and 1 short blasts. Vessels should send request for pilots at least 3 hours before departure,

Water depth at the river quays up to 15.8m below CD. Water depth in wet basins up to 9.0m below CD. Special permission is necessary for ships carrying dangerous goods. Bridge: A bascule bridge spans the S end of Alter Hafen 0.3nm SSW of Cuxhaven Radar Tower. When open, the bridge has a useable width of 17.4m. The bridge operates 7 days a week but not in winds over force 8. Bridge signals are displayed on the starboard hand in each direction. A storm gate is situated close NE of the bridge.

Range 3.3m (spring), 2.9m (neaps).

Vessels entering the VTS Area of Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71 or 16. It is mandatory for vessels to send the following reports: Sailing Plan (SP): A SP must be sent to VTS Centre Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic on VHF 71 (if not already reporting by SP to VTS German Bight) as follows: ..... 1. Thirty minutes before entering the VTS Area 2. Before leaving a harbour or berth within the VTS Area Position Reported (PR): A PR must be sent to VTS Centre Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic on VHF 71 as follows: ..... 1. When entering the VTS Area (on passing Elbe Light Float or Lightbuoy Nos 53/54). 2. When leaving a harbour or berth within the VTS Area Deviation Report (DR): A DR must be sent to Centre Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic on VHF 71. Incident Report (IR) (DG/HS/MP): An IR must be sent to VTS Centre Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic on VHF 71.

Available.

Prevailing winds: SW/W'ly.

CUXHAVEN 53°52.30'N 8°42.80'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DE CUX For details see: ELBE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Cuxhaven Elbe Port: Ch 12 and 16, Tel: +49 4721 714621, Fax: +49 4721 714623. Cuxhaven Port Radio: Ch 69 provides information on the harbour situation, takes requests for harbour pilots and provides information on berths. This does not interfere with the duties of Cuxhaven Lock. Cuxhaven Lock: Ch 69, Tel: +49 4721 500120, Fax: +49 4721 500250. Note: Information is broadcast for the harbour and sluice areas. ..... Authority VHF Ch Tel Fax Pilot Station 74 +49 4721 36062 +49 4721 52608 Pilot Vessel 08/16 - - Port Authority 69 +49 4721 500150 +49 4721 500250 Cuxhaven Lock 69 +49 4721 500120 Harbour Master +49 4721 500151 +49 4721 500250 Tugs 06/16 +49 4721 71660 - 06/16 +49 4721 26 840/57130 - Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic 71/16 - - VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES: Vessels should call 30 minutes before entering the following areas: VHF: German Bright Traffic Ch 80 Cuxhaven ElbeTraffic Ch 71 Brunsbuttel Elbe Traffic Ch 68 Hamburg Port Traffic Ch 14 Radar: Elbe Approach Radar Ch 19 Scharhorn Radar Ch 18 Neuwerk Radar Ch 05 Cuxhaven Radar Ch 21

Customs allowance: For each crew member 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of spirits.

Customs and Immigration require the following documents: ..... 1. Crew List 2. Provision List 3. Stores List 4. Customs Manifest (Amerikahafen is a Customs free port) 5. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate Port Authority require the following documents: 1. Port Declaration 2. Dangerous Goods Manifest 3. Notification of ship generated waste

..... Vessels over max allowable length for the sea lock: 24 hours prior to arrival Vessels ordering a harbour pilot: 2 hours prior to arrival Vessels carrying dangerous cargo: 24 hours prior to arrival Vessels to prove gas free status: 24 hours prior to arrival

Right of way: Vessels entering from Die Elbe have right of way over vessels leaving. Vessels approaching from NW have right of way in the harbour entrances over those approaching from SE. Sound signal: Vessels entering, leaving or crossing any of the basin entrances that open on to the river must make a sound signal of one long blast as a warning. Traffic in basin entrances: Vessels may not overtake, nor proceed abreast, in the entrances, nor enter an entrance which is not yet clear.

Quarantine clearance for vessels bound for Cuxhaven is effected by Hamburg port medical service which has an office in Cuxhaven. To expedite clearance, vessels bound for Cuxhaven must make a radio health report to Seaport Health Inspection Cuxhaven Tel: +49 4721 662819/662837. Masters are required to complete a health certificate when the pilot boards. Clean ships will be granted free pratique on arrival alongside. Only infected ships will be detained. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.